Help make birth control pills affordable!

Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom (SYRF) is a program of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC)
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As young people of faith, we are committed to accessible health care for all, and especially for the most vulnerable.

Right now, there is a birth control price crisis and you can help put an end to it!  A provision included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 unintentionally eliminated a clause which ensured pharmaceutical companies would offer lower priced contraceptives to hundreds of safety net providers and university clinics. As a result, the average price of birth control at clinics serving low-income and uninsured women and students has increased from between $5 - $10 to $40 - $55.

Tell Congress that you demand affordable birth control!

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bannerSpread the Word About Pill Prices

Engage other young adults in the campaign to bring birth control prices down.  Some ideas include circulating a petition in your community (download one here), hosting an event (apply for a grant to cover costs), or asking your campus chaplain to write a letter to the editor of your local or school newspaper.  Don't forget to contact the SYRF staff with questions and to report on the great work you're doing.

 

SYRFs Up!

With pill prices skyrocketing, it is time to take action and make birth control affordable for college students and low income women. 
 
Getting involved is easy!  Start by signing our online petition, forwarding a link to friends, then circulating a hard copy of the petition around your community or dorm. 
 
Try reserving a table at your student center and ask other students to call members of Congress and urge them to lower pill prices as they pass by.  Contact religious organizations on campus and ask them to show support by publicizing your efforts!

I'll be waiting by the phone (and my computer) to answer your questions about this campaign and provide support in any way I can.  Don't hesitate to call (202-628-7700 x15) or e-mail (info@syrf.org) me so we can put an end to these high birth control prices! 

Emily
 
Director, SYRF
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
bannerShow your support on Facebook!
We have teamed up with Choice USA, the Feminist Majority Foundation, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States on a joint Facebook campaign for lower pill prices.  Log on and search for 'Affordable Birth Control Now' to join the group.  Don't forget to share what you're doing to take action on this issue with the group!

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bannerUrge Your Campus Administration to Sign the Pledge
Work with your campus administration to join this effort!  Download a letter to Majority Leader Reid and Speaker Pelosi here and get your school to sign on in support of affordable birth control pills.  If your school does sign on, make sure to let us know so we can help celebrate your success!

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